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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.81, 1,227.27 and 356.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.81, 1,227.27 and 356.51 is: 534.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.81 : 1,227.27 = 356.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.81/1,227.27 = 356.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.81x = 1,227.27 × 356.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.81x = 437,527.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,527.89/818.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.35

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